Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA RIPM 004213
Apply for USDA NIFA RIPM 004213
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program Western Region" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.200 Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 2, 2013 and posted on Apr 2, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $650,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $180,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organizations eligible to receive Research awards are state agricultural experiment stations, 1862 and 1890 land grant colleges and universities, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University, 1994 land grant colleges and universities, research foundations established by land grant colleges and universities, colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 (16 USC 582a et seq.), accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine, and the University of the District of Columbia. Organizations eligible to receive Extension awards are 1862 and 1890 land grant colleges and universities, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University, and the University of the District of Columbia.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program (RIPM) for the Western Region is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) discretionary grant opportunity designed to move integrated pest management (IPM) from research into real-world practice. Its main purpose is to support the full pipeline of work needed to increase adoption of IPM, including generating new research-based pest control options, combining those options into workable IPM systems, and then delivering practical education and extension activities so growers, land managers, and other end users can implement those systems effectively. In plain terms, the program is aimed at reducing pest impacts while promoting approaches that are economically sound, environmentally responsible, and grounded in science, rather than relying on any single tactic alone.
This competition funds projects across a range of IPM activities. That includes work that develops individual pest management tactics (for example, new monitoring tools, biological controls, cultural practices, decision-support thresholds, or improved pesticide use strategies that reduce risk). It also includes projects that integrate multiple tactics into a coherent IPM system tailored to particular crops, pests, production settings, or regional conditions. A third major focus is extension and education, meaning projects that translate research into training materials, demonstrations, workshops, decision tools, and outreach efforts that measurably increase adoption of IPM practices. The overall emphasis is on implementation: research and extension are treated as connected steps toward broader, on-the-ground IPM use.
Administration of the program is handled through the land-grant university system via the four Regional IPM Centers (North Central, Northeastern, Southern, and Western) working in partnership with NIFA. This specific opportunity pertains to the Western Region. The funding instrument is a grant, and it falls under the federal assistance listing (CFDA) 10.200, which covers Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants. The funding activity area is categorized under environment, science and technology, and other research and development, reflecting the program's applied science and sustainability orientation.
For this Western Region competition, the estimated total funding available is $650,000, with an award ceiling of $180,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, which generally lowers the barrier for applicants who may not have non-federal funds available to contribute. The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2013, and the application closing date was May 16, 2013; it was later archived on June 15, 2013. While those dates indicate this specific announcement is historical, the structure and intent describe how RIPM competitions typically support applied IPM work through regional centers.
Eligibility depends on whether the project is proposed as a research award or an extension award. Organizations eligible for research awards include state agricultural experiment stations; 1862 and 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University); 1994 land-grant colleges and universities; research foundations established by land-grant institutions; colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 (16 USC 582a et seq.); accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine; and the University of the District of Columbia. Eligibility for extension awards is narrower and includes 1862 and 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University) and the University of the District of Columbia. The listing of “Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)” suggests that the full announcement may provide additional nuance, but the core eligible institution types are clearly centered on land-grant and closely aligned research and extension entities.
For applicant support, NIFA provides a help desk for technical difficulty accessing the announcement and offers contact channels for questions related to preparing application content. The help desk phone number listed is 202-401-5048, with business hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. This kind of support is typically intended to help applicants navigate submission systems and clarify application preparation issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program (RIPM) for the Western Region?
RIPM for the Western Region is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) discretionary competitive grant program focused on moving integrated pest management (IPM) from research into real-world, on-the-ground practice. It supports applied work that helps growers, land managers, and other end users adopt IPM approaches that reduce pest impacts while remaining economically sound, environmentally responsible, and science-based.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to increase the adoption of IPM in practice by supporting the full pipeline of work: generating new research-based pest management options, integrating those options into workable IPM systems, and delivering extension/education activities so end users can implement them effectively.
What does "integrated pest management (IPM)" mean in the context of this program?
In this program, IPM refers to science-based pest management that relies on combining multiple tactics (not just one tool) to reduce pest impacts. The emphasis is on approaches that are practical to implement, economically sensible, and environmentally responsible.
What kinds of projects are funded under this competition?
The competition funds a range of applied IPM projects, including: (1) development of individual pest management tactics, (2) integration of multiple tactics into an IPM system tailored to specific crops/pests/conditions, and (3) extension and education efforts that translate research into practical adoption by end users.
What are examples of "individual pest management tactics" that could be supported?
Examples mentioned include new monitoring tools, biological controls, cultural practices, decision-support thresholds, and improved pesticide use strategies designed to reduce risk. These are considered building blocks that can later be combined into broader IPM systems.
What does it mean to "integrate multiple tactics into a coherent IPM system"?
It means taking multiple pest management options and combining them into a workable, coordinated system designed for particular crops, pests, production settings, or regional conditions, rather than treating each tactic as a standalone solution.
How important are extension and education activities in this program?
Extension and education are a major focus. Projects can support training materials, demonstrations, workshops, decision tools, and outreach efforts intended to measurably increase adoption of IPM practices. The program emphasizes implementation, treating research and extension as connected steps toward real-world use.
Who administers the RIPM program?
The program is administered through the land-grant university system via the four Regional IPM Centers (North Central, Northeastern, Southern, and Western) in partnership with NIFA. This opportunity specifically pertains to the Western Region.
What federal program listing (CFDA) is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 10.200, which is titled Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How much total funding is available for the Western Region competition described?
The estimated total funding available is $650,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $180,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
What is the program's general emphasis: basic research or implementation?
The emphasis is on implementation. Research and extension are positioned as connected steps aimed at broader adoption of IPM in real-world settings.
Which organizations are eligible to apply for research awards?
Eligible organizations for research awards include: state agricultural experiment stations; 1862 and 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University); 1994 land-grant colleges and universities; research foundations established by land-grant institutions; colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 (16 USC 582a et seq.); accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine; and the University of the District of Columbia.
Which organizations are eligible to apply for extension awards?
Eligibility for extension awards is narrower and includes 1862 and 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University) and the University of the District of Columbia.
Does the eligibility section mention any additional eligible applicants?
Yes. The listing includes “Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification),” indicating the full announcement may provide additional nuance beyond the core institution types described.
What are the key topic areas or disciplines associated with this funding opportunity?
The funding activity area is categorized under environment, science and technology, and other research and development, reflecting an applied science and sustainability orientation.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2013, and the application closing date was May 16, 2013.
Is this specific announcement current or historical?
This specific announcement is historical. It was archived on June 15, 2013. However, the description reflects how RIPM competitions typically support applied IPM work through regional centers.
Where can applicants get help if they have technical trouble accessing the announcement?
NIFA provides a help desk for technical difficulty accessing the announcement.
What is the NIFA help desk phone number and hours?
The help desk phone number is 202-401-5048. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
What types of questions can the listed support channels help with?
The support channels are intended to help with technical difficulties accessing the announcement and to provide contacts for questions related to preparing application content.
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